July 2007 - Posts
Thursday, July 26, 2007 11:14 AM
Canned chipotle peppers in adobo are my secret weapon. Five years ago, I didn’t even know what a chipotle was, but this humble chile is now my go-to seasoning
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Thursday, July 26, 2007 10:17 AM
Q: What can I do with fresh figs? They’re in season, but I have no idea how to prepare them. A: Delicate, juicy figs are one of those summer/early fall
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007 3:27 PM
Q. How do you cook/serve polenta? A: Polenta is a staple of northern Italian cooking, and until this question popped up, I had always assumed polenta and
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Tuesday, July 10, 2007 5:30 PM
Q: What is panko? A: Panko [pahn-koh] are a coarse, flaky Japanese breadcrumb, and they make an unbelievably crispy-crunchy—and yet light —coating for
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Tuesday, July 10, 2007 3:36 PM
Q: What is orzo? A: Orzo (pronounced “ohr-zoh”) is a rice-shaped pasta; it also means “barley” in Italian. Because of the size and shape, orzo can be used
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Tuesday, July 03, 2007 11:29 AM
Q. I just made a killing at the grocery store on London broil but I'm not sure how to cook it. Any suggestions? A: Technically, “London broil” isn’t a
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Tuesday, July 03, 2007 11:26 AM
Q. Asparagus always turns out soggy when I cook it. How long should I cook it? Should I use a lower heat? A: If asparagus turns out soggy, you’re over-cooking
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Monday, July 02, 2007 11:38 AM
Q: If I buy bagged lettuce and it says “triple-washed”, do I have to wash it, or is it okay to eat as is? A: In theory, you don’t have to wash bagged veggies
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